Best 7 Really Easy Bread Stuffing Recipes

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Bread stuffing is a classic dish that can be served with roasted chicken, turkey, or other meats. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread. This recipe is really easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. The stuffing is made with white bread, celery, onions, herbs, and chicken broth. It's then baked in the oven until golden brown.

In this blog post, you'll find two different recipes for bread stuffing. The first recipe is a classic bread stuffing made with white bread, celery, onions, herbs, and chicken broth. The second recipe is a cornbread stuffing made with cornbread, celery, onions, herbs, and chicken broth. Both recipes are easy to make and delicious.

So whether you're looking for a classic bread stuffing or a cornbread stuffing, you'll find the perfect recipe in this blog post.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BREAD STUFFING



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My grandmother's easy bread stuffing is a family favorite because it's so delicious and easy to make. No Thanksgiving/Christmas is complete without it.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tbsp butter
1 onion (finely chopped)
3 garlic cloves (crushed)
8 cups fresh breadcrumbs
3 tbsp fresh sage (finely chopped)
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (chopped)
zest of 1 lemon
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-2 cups full cream/whole milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 220°c.
  • Fry the onions and garlic in the butter until soft and translucent.
  • Combine the breadcrumbs, herbs, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl and add the onions and garlic with all the butter.
  • Stir in the milk until the stuffing is well moistened but not too wet.
  • Season to taste and transfer to a greased loaf tin or cast iron skillet.
  • Place the stuffing in the oven and allow to bake for 30-45 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 651 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BREAD STUFFING



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Make room on your plate for this classic bread stuffing recipe that's the essential side dish for every holiday gathering. With the perfect blend of hearty herbs, buttery goodness and warm, yeasty bread, this Thanksgiving bread dressing recipe will be your family's go-to classic for years to come.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter
2 large celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
9 cups soft bread cubes (15 slices)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook celery and onion in butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove Dutch oven from the heat.
  • Gently toss celery mixture and remaining ingredients, using spoon, until bread cubes are evenly coated.
  • Use to stuff one 10- to 12-pound turkey. Or to bake stuffing separately, grease 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Place stuffing in casserole or baking dish. Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 540 mg

HOMEMADE BREAD STUFFING



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This is a recipe that I have used for years, but with my own little tweaks added to it. Loved by all every time we make it. We usually double this recipe.

Provided by Mary Guilds

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
¾ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups chopped celery with leaves
9 cups soft bread cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until; saute onion and celery in hot butter until onion is soft, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Put bread cubes in a large bowl. Season bread with salt, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Add onion mixture to bread cubes; stir. Pour bread mixture into a large casserole dish and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and hot, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 515.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

REALLY EASY BREAD STUFFING



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Delicious and super simple to make! This is the stuffing to make if you're looking for simplicity in your stuffing. You can use either fresh or stale bread in this recipe.

Provided by Katie

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 pound) loaf white bread
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Moisten all the bread with as much water as is needed to make moist. Add the onion, seasoning, and salt and pepper. Mix with hands.
  • Place in turkey or in foil and wrap up (which I do) and cook for at least 1 hour, longer if you are cooking it in the turkey. May open the foil for last 15 minutes to make top crusty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 619.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

BASIC BREAD STUFFING



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To stuff your turkey, you'll need 4 cups unbaked stuffing for a 12-pound bird. Stuff it right before roasting and bake remaining stuffing in a 2-quart baking dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf crusty white bread, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (8 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
2 large celery stalks, diced medium
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. On two rimmed baking sheets, arrange bread in a single layer. Toast until dry and pale golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion and celery are softened, about 7 minutes. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add parsley, eggs, and bread; stir to combine. Add broth in 2 additions, stirring until absorbed after each addition. Season generously with salt and pepper and transfer stuffing to dish. Bake on middle rack until deep golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

EASY TURKEY STUFFING



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Want to make great turkey stuffing? Here are the basics for how to make turkey stuffing with easy variations to make it your own. Gather your helpers around to chop up onion, celery, carrots, bread and parsley. Use Progresso™ chicken broth for a flavorful way to keep it moist. All that's left is to stuff your turkey and get ready to see delighted faces at the table. Enjoy!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
8 cups dry bread cubes (about 11 slices bread)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, if desired
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning or dried sage leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
About 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • In large bowl, mix bread cubes, parsley, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Add broth and butter-onion mixture, stirring until desired moistness (stuffing will become a little more moist during roasting because it will absorb juices from turkey).
  • Use to stuff 1 (14- to 18-lb) turkey. After stuffing turkey, place any remaining stuffing in 1- or 2-quart casserole that has been sprayed with cooking spray; cover and refrigerate. Bake stuffing in casserole with turkey for last 35 to 40 minutes of roasting time or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

BASIC BREAD STUFFING



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This was my Mom's staple recipe every Thanksgiving for stuffing....Sometimes she would add some chopped giblets to it, but usually she made it exactly like this...It's VERY simple and basic, but very home-made and very comforting!!! She hand-wrote this recipe for me many years ago the first time I tried to cook a Thanksgiving meal at my house. :)

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 cups dry bread cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
3 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sage
1 cup melted real butter (not margarine)
1/2-1 cup hot chicken broth or 1/2-1 cup turkey broth, to moisten

Steps:

  • Combine bread, onion, celery and all seasonings. Add melted butter. Toss gently to mix. Then add hot broth to moisten to desired consistency (but be careful NOT to make it soggy; a little dry is best since it will retain juices from cooking inside the turkey).
  • Stuff into the cavity of the turkey before roasting, if desired.
  • OR: Pour all into a large casserole and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes, not letting the top get too crispy.
  • NOTE: Allow 1 cup stuffing for each pound of poultry.

Tips:

  • Use stale bread for a better texture. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and let it dry out overnight or toast it lightly in the oven.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the stuffing. This will help to bring out their flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the stuffing. Some good options include sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and onion powder.
  • Moisten the stuffing with broth or stock. This will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Don't overstuff the turkey or chicken. This will prevent the stuffing from cooking evenly.
  • Bake the stuffing at a high temperature (350°F or higher) for a crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Bread stuffing is a classic holiday side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make the best bread stuffing ever. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy way to dress up your holiday meal, give this recipe a try.

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